Athletes with intellectual disabilities rise at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Behind the scenes of inspiring achievements at the Paralympics lies an essential system that ensures fair competition for all athletes: classification.
06 September 2024
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Athletes with intellectual impairments and the anti-doping policy
A study by academics at Canterbury Christ Church University has shown that the needs of athletes with intellectual impairments must be considered in relation to anti-doping policy.
30 August 2024
Local businesses compete for a day of fundraising, fun, and networking
The Vice-Chancellor's Business Games provided a setting for businesses to engage in various sports and recreational activities, fostering a sense of teamwork and competition.
09 July 2024
Alpine Rac(H)er Programme runs driver training camp at the SportsLab
Alpine’s Rac(H)er Programme hosted a test and training camp last month in collaboration with the University’s SportsLab.
21 June 2024
International equestrian champion and Women’s Kent Rugby player celebrated at Sport Scholar Awards
Canterbury Christ Church University hosted the annual Sport Scholar Awards this month to celebrate the University’s sporting talent.
24 May 2024
Study shows exercising slows our perception of time
New research has revealed our perception of time can be altered by physical exercise.
10 May 2024
Researchers reach FameLab regional final
Four researchers from Canterbury Christ Church University have been selected as regional finalists for FameLab, the largest science communication competition and training programme in the world.
27 March 2024
University scores funding to encourage activity in the community through touch rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has awarded Canterbury Christ Church University’s Sport and Active Health Department funding for an exciting touch rugby initiative.
26 March 2024
Academic becomes world champion cyclist
Dr Kristy Howells, Reader in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, has recently achieved world champion status.
27 October 2023
Sport Scholar selected for GB Bobsleigh Team
Abi Walters, a dedicated Sport Scholar, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming a member of the British Bobsleigh Team.
11 October 2023
University raises funds for Pilgrims Hospices
Students and staff have raised £1,000 for local charity Pilgrims Hospices by using an app to incentivise physical activity by rewarding participants with points.
15 September 2023
Canterbury Christ Church alumna and England and GB hockey star receives Honorary Doctorate
Olympian, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Canterbury Christ Church University alumna, Grace Balsdon, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her achievements in elite sport.
06 September 2023